Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Becker Muscular Dystrophy(also: BMD)
- A genetic neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene on the X chromosome, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and wasting. Becker Muscular Dystrophy is similar to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but generally has a later onset (typically in the teens or…
- Blue Cone Monochromatism(also: BCM, S-cone Monochromacy)
- A rare inherited vision condition in which only the blue (short-wavelength) cones function, resulting in severely reduced color vision, reduced visual acuity, photophobia, and nystagmus. Affected individuals see the world in shades of blue and yellow and typically benefit from…
- Borderline Intellectual Functioning(also: BIF, borderline intellectual disability, slow learners)
- A condition describing individuals with IQ scores roughly between 70 and 85—above the diagnostic threshold for intellectual disability (IQ below 70) but below the neurotypical range. Representing about 13.6% of the general population, BIF individuals typically have working…
- Bradykinesia(also: Slowness of Movement)
- Bradykinesia is a motor symptom characterized by slowness of movement and a progressive reduction in the speed and amplitude of repetitive actions. It is one of the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease and directly affects a person's ability to interact with digital devices…
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